The Dell Dimensions 2350 Has Arrived at Our House
Written: May 02 '03 (Updated May 07 '03)
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Pros: Dell Dimensions 2350 is a great computer for the budget family.
Cons: Can get costly. So be careful with what you order!
The Bottom Line: We are very happy with our purchase of the Dell Dimension 2350 Series.
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| meleahk's Full Review: Dell Dimension 2350 (D235RL) PC Desktop |
As in my review about www.dell4me.com found here: http://www.epinions.com/content_97949093508 I promised to write about our new computer. This computer is just right for our home computer needs.
The Product
Dell® Dimensions™ 2350 is the base model for Dell® computers. The prices starts out at $499.00 and you can choose all kinds of upgrades depending on your specific needs. You can also elect not to make any adjustments and order the unit the way it comes. However, we chose to make some changes. Our total cost was $1100.00. We feel we got the best deal for us. There may be a model by another company cheaper out there somewhere, but for us it was the Dell® name as well as the choice of computer. Low budget is what Dell® offers.
The Basic 2350
Processor: Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor at 2.20GHz with 512K L2 Cache Memory
Memory: 128MB DDR-SDRAM
Hard Drive: 30GB4 Value Hard Drive
Monitor: New 17 in (16.0 in v.i.s., .27dp) E772 Monitor
Video Card: Integrated Intel® Extreme 3D Graphics
CD/DVD ROM Drive: 48x Max CD-ROM Drive
Sound Card: Integrated Audio
Speakers: Harman Kardon® HK-395 Speakers with Subwoofer
Modem: 56K5 PCI Data/Fax Modem
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition¹²
Bundled Software: WordPerfect® Productivity Pack with Quicken New User Edition
Keyboard: Dell® Quietkey® Keyboard
Mouse: Dell® 2-button scroll mouse
Floppy Drive and Additional Storage Devices: No Floppy Drive
Limited Warranty, Services and Support Options: 1 Year Limited Warranty plus 1 Year At-Home Service2
Dial-Up Internet Access: 6 Months of America Online6 Membership Included
What We Got
Please note: I typed the actual invoice that came with our computer. This way you can see just what we ordered! (Although, you can make choices for your own needs and budget.) Each page at the online store will take you page by page for your ordering needs.
Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor at 2.20GHz with 512K L2 Cache
Floppy Drive and Additional Storage Devices 3.5 in Floppy Drive
Mouse Dell® 2-button scroll mouse
CD or DVD Burner for 2nd bay (FREE UPGRADE! New 48x/24x/48x Max CD-RW Drive)
Sound Card: Integrated Audio
Multi-Media Players: RealOne™ Player, with 14 day SuperPass trial
Security Software: Dell SecurityCenter by McAfee, 90-day introductory offer
Limited Warranty, Services and Support Options:SAVE $70 (rebate off price listed) 4 Yr Ltd Warr plus 4 Yr At-Home Service
Bundled Software: WordPerfect® Productivity Pack with Quicken New User Edition
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition¹²
Memory: Save $60! (Savings included in price) 512MB DDR SDRAM
Monitor: New 17 in (16.0 in v.i.s., .27dp) E772 Monitor
High Speed Internet Access: Find a high speed Internet service provider in your area
Keyboard: Dell® Quietkey® Keyboard
Digital Music: Dell Jukebox powered by MUSICMATCH
Speakers: Harman Kardon® HK-395 Speakers with Subwoofer
Hard Drive: Save $70! (Savings included in price) 120GB Ultra ATA/100 Hard Drive
Network Interface: Integrated 10/100 Ethernet
CD or DVD Drive: 48x Max CD-ROM Drive
Digital Photography: Dell Picture Studio Image Expert Standard
Modem: 56K PCI Data/Fax Modem
Mail-in Rebate: Save $150 with mail-in rebate. Price shown before rebate
Video Card: Integrated Intel® Extreme 3D Graphics
Dial-Up Internet Access: 6 Months of America Online Membership Included
Contact Information
www.dell4me.com or www.dell.com
or call: 1-800-915-3355
Warranty
We chose to purchase a 4-year in home warranty. By doing this we saved $70.00, which will be rebated to us along with a rebate of $150.00 for buying this unit. A total savings of $220.00. you can read more about warranties on the Dell site.
There is also an online Service and Support and Technical assistance should you need it.
How I Feel
My goodness I am so excited about this new computer! The pages load so much quicker than the old one we had and the color is better. The computer is black in color. There is also a speaker with “woofer” that is just awesome! Now I know some of you have already had that speaker experience, but not us!
When using the keyboard, which rest easily in my desk tray for the keyboard, the keys are very easy to push, so easy in fact that you will type the wrong thing before you know it and that took some getting use to! The keyboard seems to be very sturdy. The mouse is a ball unit and rolls very easy around the new mouse pad I got from Dell®.
I love the monitor as well. The 17-inch is not as bulky as my old monitor. It actually fits on my desk with no problems. The black color looks really nice.
I was very satisfied with my transaction at Dell®. The order process went smoothly and the check out was just as easy. Read my review about www.dell4m3.com found at the link provided in the beginning of this review.
The software that came with it: Word Perfect™, Britannica™, Quicken™, Aol™, Earthlink™, and of course Windows XP™. There is also a fax machine should I want to use it. There were copies of all the software on CD’s for reinstalling and of course CD’s for the system. All of the software is very good and easy to understand and use. Word Perfect, is one of my favorites and is self explanitory. I also download my copy of Microsoft Works Suite 2000 and so far no problems. I have never used Quicken but I am excited about learning how. And, I already have an account with Aol, so I am happy there. It is nice to have all these backup cd's, just in case they are needed.
I can also use the computer as a fax machine, a telephone cord came with the unit for this purpose. I will not use it this way though for I have no need for it.
There was a booklet and instructions, which putting the computer together hasn’t changed, so that part was really easy! And besides, the color coordinates are great!
I also have to say that I have not tried the CD burner as of yet, but my daughter has on her fathers unit, so she will be teaching me how to use it! She tells me I can learn to use it, so I will take her word for it. I know she know how because she has a million cd's already of her favorite music. Well, maybe not a milion but close.
We have thus far enjoyed our new Dell™ Dimensions 2350™ computer. I think that we will have years of fun to come! And of course this review was typed on it!
Oh, yeah one other thing, if I haven't already said so, the games I play on the Internet, load really fast now! My goodness what technology does for a girl!
Want another view on this computer? Look at my friend Ron's review found here:
http://www.epinions.com/content_97890897540
You can read about the printer here:
http://www.epinions.com/content_98442120836
And www.dell4me.com here:
http://www.epinions.com/content_97949093508
I hope that this has helped in some kind of way.
God Bless!
©LKD 2003
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 1100.00
Operating System: Windows
Processor: Other
Processor speed: 201-300
Internal Storage: CD-RW and DVD
Hard Drive (GB): Over 50
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